BELLARY, 10 MAY 2010: The newly built chapel at Basapur in Raichur district  was inaugurated and blessed by Bishop Henry D’Souza on May 10 with due solemnity.
The entire Catholic community of Basapur along with a large congregation of Catholics from Harapur and its neighborhood participated in the event.
The construction work of the chapel was begun by the then parish priest of Harapur, Fr. Maxim Dias and completed by the present parish priest Fr. P.J. Irudayaraj.
The local people participated in the event with enthusiasm and jubilation. The Holy Mass was followed by a felicitation function and a fellowship meal.
Frs. Lourdu Marianna, Leo Michael, Arokianathan, MD Vincent and Yagappa were present at the event.
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The Shrine of Bellary Arogya Mathe was blessed and dedicated on 8th September 2000 on the feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother Mary in memory of the great jubilee 2000 and the Golden Jubilee of the Diocese of Bellary